Ugandan scientists track new mosquito species
International News
May 4, 2023
Scientists in Uganda say they're tracking a new mosquito species that's believed to be spreading fast in the Horn of Africa. The Anopheles Stephensi mosquito has been spotted in Ethiopia, Somalia, and Kenya, and there are fears it could spread to Uganda. Malaria is still a health burden in Uganda, with 5% of cases in Africa found in the country.